According to Dr. John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP, creator of LeadershipYOU.com, the LeadershipYOU SMART Goals Resources were developed to help users of the LeadershipYOU MOOC clarify ideas, focus their efforts, and use their time productively to increase their chances of accomplishing everything they set out to achieve.

“It’s important to be able to distinguish wishes from goals,” says Shufeldt. “When you create SMART goals, you ensure what you are trying to achieve fits into a long-term, successful strategy.”

Dr. Shufeldt worked with Educational Director and former high school teacher, Maribeth Sublette, to develop online resources that will effectively serve educators and students around the world.

“When a student takes ownership of their goals, powerful outcomes can happen,” Sublette says. “The LeadershipYOU SMART Goal resources provide a pathway for teachers to lead their students through the goal setting process.”